Aphelios - League of Legends Champion
Win Rate
49.8%
Pick Rate
2.1%

Apheliosvs Yasuo

CMarksman
Patch26.7
Matches949,984
LaneAll Lanes
TierAll Tiers
Last UpdatedApr 18, 2026
MethodologyData Methodology

Aphelios vs Yasuo is a decisive matchup in LoL patch 26.7. Yasuo wins with a 54.5% win rate (+9.1%) over Aphelios based on 11 games. Yasuo wins the early laning phase while Aphelios scales better into the late game. Below you'll find the best Aphelios build, runes, laning stats, and strategies for the Aphelios vs Yasuo matchup.

Aphelios Matchup Breakdown

Use the dropdown to select an opponent and see a detailed breakdown of how Aphelios performs against them. You'll get head-to-head win rates, laning stats, the best build and runes for the matchup, and early vs late game analysis — all based on real ranked data.

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Yasuo - 45.5% win rateYasuo(45.5%)
Aphelios - 45.5% win rate in this matchup
Aphelios
45.5% WR
VS
Yasuo vs Aphelios matchup - 54.5% win rate
Yasuo
54.5% WR

Who Wins the Aphelios vs Yasuo Matchup?

Yasuo wins the Aphelios vs Yasuo matchup
Winner
Yasuo
Matches: 11
45.5%
Win Rate
54.5%
6.4
CS / min
6.9
1,075
DMG / min
993
16,039
Gold / game
14,974
218
Heal / min
229
529
DMG Mitigated / min
1,091
0.6
CC / min
1.0
40.0%
Early Game WR
60.0%
50.0%
Late Game WR
50.0%

Aphelios vs Yasuo Matchup Summary

The Aphelios vs Yasuo matchup is a decisive matchup in League of Legends ranked play. Based on 11 recent matches analyzed, Yasuo wins with a 54.5% win rate compared to Aphelios's 45.5%, giving Yasuo a 9.1 percentage point advantage. Game phase dynamics play a critical role here: Yasuo controls the early laning stage, but Aphelios outscales as the game goes longer. The matchup shifts dramatically depending on game length — Yasuo needs to press advantages before Aphelios reaches their power spikes, while Aphelios should focus on safe farming and hitting key item breakpoints. The most significant statistical gap is in sustain, where Yasuo leads by 574 HP/min — a difference that heavily influences the outcome of trades and skirmishes. Yasuo has a strong advantage in this matchup. Aphelios players should play defensively, prioritize safe farming under tower, and look for opportunities created by jungle pressure or Yasuo overextending. Avoid prolonged trades and wait for team fights where positioning and coordination matter more. Understanding these matchup dynamics is essential for champion select decisions and in-game strategy when facing this lane opponent.

Aphelios vs Yasuo Laning Phase Breakdown

Yasuo wins the laning phase against Aphelios in League of Legends

Yasuo is favored during the laning phase against Aphelios, winning 3 out of 5 key stat categories. Yasuo holds advantages in farming, crowd control and sustain, making them the stronger laner in this matchup.

Farming
6.4Aphelios
6.9Yasuo
Yasuo edges out Aphelios by 0.5 CS per minute — a moderate farming advantage that adds up to roughly 7 CS over a 15-minute laning phase. This translates to earlier component purchases and slightly faster power spikes for Yasuo.
Damage
1,075Aphelios
993Yasuo
Aphelios heavily out-damages Yasuo by 82 DMG/min, dominating both short trades and all-in fights. Yasuo should avoid extended combat and instead focus on burst trade patterns — short engages followed by immediate disengagement — to avoid letting Aphelios's sustained damage advantage take over.
Economy
16,039Aphelios
14,974Yasuo
Aphelios generates a commanding 1,065 more gold per game than Yasuo. This substantial economic advantage means Aphelios consistently reaches key item breakpoints earlier, creating a compounding lead that grows throughout the game. Yasuo should focus on cost-effective item choices and avoid unnecessary deaths to prevent falling further behind.
Utility
0.6Aphelios
1.0Yasuo
Yasuo provides 0.3 seconds more crowd control per minute than Aphelios, offering better gank setup potential and slightly more team fight utility. This CC advantage helps Yasuo coordinate with their jungler and control the pace of skirmishes.
Sustain
747Aphelios
1,321Yasuo
Yasuo vastly out-sustains Aphelios, healing and mitigating 574 more damage per minute. This massive durability gap means Yasuo can absorb significant punishment and remain in lane while Aphelios is forced to recall. Building grievous wounds early is essential for Aphelios, and focusing on burst trade patterns rather than sustained fights is critical.

Early Game vs Late Game

Early Game
Yasuo
60.0%
+20.0% advantage
Aphelios early game win rateAphelios40.0%
Yasuo early game win rateYasuo60.0%
Late Game
Aphelios
50.0%
+0.0% advantage
Aphelios late game win rateAphelios50.0%
Yasuo late game win rateYasuo50.0%

Yasuo dominates the early game (first 15 minutes) with a commanding 60.0% win rate — a 20.0 percentage point lead over Aphelios. This lopsided early game means Yasuo can dictate the pace of the lane from level 1, controlling trades, wave state, and river priority.

Late game (25+ minutes) is equally balanced, with Aphelios at 50.0% win rate — only 0.0 points ahead of Yasuo. Team fight execution and macro play determine the winner at this stage, not champion matchup advantage.

The power dynamics shift as the game progresses — Yasuo has the edge early, but Aphelios gradually takes over. However, the margins are slim enough that either champion can win at any stage with the right plays. Focus on taking advantages when you have them rather than waiting for a specific game phase.

Best Aphelios Runes Against Yasuo

Precision rune tree - Aphelios primary runes vs YasuoPrecision
Lethal Tempo - best Aphelios rune vs YasuoAbsorb Life - best Aphelios rune vs YasuoLegend: Bloodline - best Aphelios rune vs YasuoCut Down - best Aphelios rune vs Yasuo
Sorcery rune tree - Aphelios secondary runes vs YasuoSorcery
Absolute Focus - best Aphelios rune vs YasuoGathering Storm - best Aphelios rune vs Yasuo
100.0% WR

The Precision and Sorcery rune setup gives Aphelios the best tools to compete against Yasuo in this difficult matchup, compensating for the statistical disadvantages with optimal rune synergies.


Aphelios matchup data for League of Legends patch 26.7. The table below shows Aphelios's win rate, gold difference, and performance stats against every champion in the current meta. Click any champion name to see a detailed head-to-head breakdown including the best Aphelios build, runes, laning stats, and early vs late game analysis for that specific matchup.

Aphelios matchup win rates and stats in League of Legends patch 26.7
Opponent
Win Rate
Matches
CS/min
DMG/min
Gold/game
Early WR
Late WR
50.26%1936.895614,19544.2%55.1%
44.86%1856.586813,37340.0%49.0%
42.77%1666.896913,72843.3%42.1%
46.95%1646.891613,72843.4%50.6%
64.05%1536.595014,80561.3%65.9%
48.53%1366.91,02714,73550.0%47.4%
54.48%1346.91,00614,42651.7%56.6%
50.53%956.996414,14245.5%54.9%
63.64%886.71,01314,00570.0%58.3%
51.19%846.796513,34656.8%45.0%
49.25%676.71,00913,66148.1%50.0%
42.86%636.593513,75136.7%48.5%
60.32%636.61,04814,95853.3%66.7%
51.16%436.777812,75450.0%52.4%
42.86%426.385111,94040.7%46.7%
42.11%386.71,05313,68942.1%42.1%
57.89%386.381812,69750.0%63.6%
55.56%366.91,10315,66256.3%55.0%
41.38%297.095114,16936.4%44.4%
39.29%287.11,05514,42546.1%33.3%
39.29%287.01,00514,76533.3%42.1%
48.15%276.51,00914,35563.6%37.5%
36.36%226.983413,12041.7%30.0%
61.90%216.21,05216,53825.0%70.6%
47.37%196.81,28414,88437.5%54.5%
58.82%176.389713,02570.0%42.9%
33.33%157.394213,40333.3%33.3%
42.86%146.71,08314,41328.6%57.1%
76.92%136.588312,86370.0%100.0%
41.67%126.274712,57662.5%0.0%
33.33%126.61,00918,3940.0%40.0%
45.45%116.41,07516,03940.0%50.0%
70.00%107.21,16614,71250.0%83.3%
66.67%96.387613,61240.0%100.0%
44.44%97.192915,01650.0%40.0%
57.14%77.41,10616,95133.3%75.0%
33.33%67.491915,95450.0%25.0%
33.33%66.673312,20550.0%25.0%
40.00%57.897713,10550.0%33.3%
40.00%56.075910,32550.0%0.0%
60.00%56.681013,98033.3%100.0%
80.00%55.81,21112,42150.0%100.0%
40.00%56.28059,0980.0%100.0%

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Aphelios vs Yasuo - Frequently Asked Questions

How does Aphelios do against Yasuo in League of Legends?

Yasuo wins the Aphelios vs Yasuo matchup with a 54.5% win rate compared to Aphelios's 45.5%, a 9.1 percentage point difference. This data is based on 11 recent ranked games in patch 26.7.

How does Aphelios do against Yasuo in the early game?

In the early game, Yasuo has the advantage against Aphelios with a 60.0% win rate versus 40.0%. Yasuo players should look to press their lane advantage through aggressive trades and wave control during the first 15 minutes.

How does Aphelios do against Yasuo in the late game?

In the late game, Aphelios takes over the Aphelios vs Yasuo matchup with a 50.0% win rate compared to 50.0%. Aphelios scales better into team fights and objective contests after 25 minutes.

Who wins the Aphelios vs Yasuo matchup?

Yasuo wins the matchup against Aphelios with a 54.5% win rate in League of Legends patch 26.7. The 9.1 percentage point advantage means Yasuo is significantly favored in this lane matchup based on 11 games analyzed.

What is the best Aphelios build against Yasuo?

The best Aphelios build against Yasuo includes optimized core items. Check the matchup breakdown above for the full item path and build order.

What are the best Aphelios runes against Yasuo?

The best Aphelios runes against Yasuo use the Precision primary tree with Sorcery secondary. This rune setup achieves a 100.0% win rate in the Aphelios vs Yasuo matchup. See the full rune breakdown in the matchup comparison above.

Does Aphelios counter Yasuo?

No, Aphelios struggles against Yasuo with only a 45.5% win rate. Yasuo has the advantage in this matchup. Aphelios players should focus on safe farming and avoiding extended trades to minimize Yasuo's lead.

How do I play Aphelios against Yasuo?

When playing Aphelios against Yasuo, play cautiously and avoid Yasuo's power spikes. Focus on safe farming — you outscale Yasuo in the late game. Use the matchup-specific build and runes above to optimize your chances.